Welcome to our cozy corner of the Plateau! Step into our warm, Japanese-style izakaya in Montreal. We serve authentic Japanese comfort food with a touch of French flair, in a space that feels just like a cozy spot in Tokyo.
Overall, Sato Izakaya is a cozy, well executed Japanese spot that draws praise for a menu that spans ramen, sushi, and shareable tapas with many dishes described as fresh, flavorful and original, including tonkotsu ramen, aburi salmon sushi, spicy tuna inari, takoyaki and a standout katsu that many call the best in town. The service is repeatedly described as attentive and friendly, with knowledgeable staff guiding sake pairings and menu choices, while the atmosphere blends a warm, intimate vibe with tasteful decor and good music. Some reviews note that reservations can be easy at times but the place can fill up, leading to pacing variations and occasional delays, and a few dishes such as miso ramen or certain gyoza or noodles may not meet every expectation. Price points are viewed as reasonable for quality by many, with generous portions and a strong value for the experience, though a few diners feel tapas portions are smaller or pricier. Overall, Sato Izakaya emerges as a strong go-to for friends or couples seeking authentic, well prepared Japanese comfort food in a lively yet welcoming setting, with repeat visits recommended to try more of the diverse menu.
A real gem! Tried Sato Izakaya & were super impressed with the attention to detail & tasty dishes. My husband's ramen was steaming hot, exactly the way ramen should be served. My seaweed salad was fresh & delicious. We also shared the Spider Roll, karaage & the shrimp gyoza, which were all excellent. The beer was ice cold & served in tall Sapporo glasses, super refreshing! Highly recommend this place for the great food, nice atmosphere & friendly service.
Mar 28, 2026
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Delicious izakaya on St-Denis not far from the Mount Royal metro station. Had a yummy spicy ramen & aburi salmon sushi! My friend tried a variety of other dishes like katsu pork, raw scallop, cod... The waitress was very nice & recommended great dishes!
Super yummy! valid price coming from students. We had ramen but the fish looks really good too. Why is there an avocado nigiri for 6 dollars? im also wondering that. Great service the girlies were very nice & attentive. Quiet place which was nice. Beautiful indoors.
Quelle belle découverte ! Sato est vraiment un hidden gem. Tout était succulent & délicieux. Les tapas étaient fraîches & pleines de saveur, & le ramen était également excellent. Je n'ai rien à redire, juste… wow ! À ne pas manquer.
Belle expérience!
Nous avons savouré de délicieux plats à partager en entrée & nous avons poursuivons avec plaisir avec le délicieux ramen pour plat principal.
Notre serveuse nous a conseillé avec justesse deux délicieux sakés. Nous avons apprécié surtout d'être servi en français.
Nous y retournerons!
Feb 16, 2026
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The ramen was flavourless & watery, the noodles did not taste homemade - seems like packaged storebought noodles. Maybe ramen is not their specialty & I should have tried the katsu for a more flavourful & fresh option.
Très belle carte d'izakaya avec beaucoup de choix. Les ramens sont très bons aussi.
L'ambiance est agréable, la musique n'est pas trop forte, le décor & la présentation des plats sont bien soignés.
Service avec quelques longueurs un dimanche soir où la salle était pleine, car la serveuse (sympathique & souriante) était débordée, car seule en salle.
Jan 5, 2026
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Delicious ramen! Recently discovered this restaurant & have been craving the ramen ever since. Portions are large, the quality is fantastic & the taste is addictive. Highly recommend!
We stopped by Sato Izakaya after a day of snowboarding & it was everything we were looking for. Warm sake & ramen, fresh sushi, shareable dishes, & top notch service! Each dish was plenty for our group of 4 to share, more than enough for us to try just about everything on the menu!
The food was excellent, I especially enjoyed the Tonkotsu Ramen, Takoyaki, & Pork Katsu. The Katsu was well cooked, the Ramen paired well with the sesame seeds that came on the side. Would come again!
Walked in without a reservation. The ramen was tasty but could use more complex toppings considering the 20$ price tag. It didn't come with nori & the chashu was barely warm. Our appetizers were pretty good though the takoyaki squid was tough or overcooked. It looked more like a nice sushi place than an izakaya. I think their others plates might be more in line wih their specialty.
Dec 21, 2025
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Their tonkotsu ramen is delicious & unique how they serve it! We also enjoyed trying the hot/cold tapas, looking forward to coming back here to try out other dishes. The service is also friendly & efficient. We had a great evening, thank you!
Je m'en allais au Yokato, ma place de prédilection, mais ils sont fermés en après midi. Je ne regrette pas du tout, quelle belle découverte, je penses que j'ai une nouvelle place de ramen préféré. Les raviolis avec la sauces sont juste insane!!
Stumbled upon this izakaya after being told another nearby ramen place had a 3 hour wait. Waited nearly 30 minutes for a table, 15 of which was staring at an empty table that inevitably was ours. Though the restaurant was relatively busy, it didn't make any sense to us it sat empty for so long while we stood at the front waiting. Once seated, we were quickly served. Appies came & were definitely the stars of the meal. Very good aburi sushi & veggie gyozas. We all ordered ramen that unfortunately looked better than they tasted. The miso & vegan broths were good but nothing special. The noodles were plentiful but overcooked & softer in texture. Overall a good restaurant & meal but disappointed with having to wait for our table & the ramen. Looking at the other tables with their non-ramen dishes definitely made us envious as they looked much better.
